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Amazon has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Garmin also has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Dimensions: 3.9" x 0.8" x 1.6" (98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm)
  • Weight: 2.5 oz (71.0 g)
  • Modes: solid, peloton, night flash, day flash
  • Lumens: 20 solid, 8 peloton, 29 night flash, 65 day flash
  • Battery life: 6 hours solid, 8 hours peloton, 6 hours night flash, 16 hours day flash
  • ANT+®: Yes
  • BLE: Yes
  • Water rating: IPX7
  • Viewing angle: 220°
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I searched this but didn't find this deal, all other deals for this expired. This is the current deal when purchased from Amazon, limited time deal. According to 3 camels, while this item has been sold at this price a couple of times in the past, including last's year Black Friday, this is the lowest price for this item.

Features:

Rearview radar with tail light provides awareness of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away

Pairs seamlessly with your Edge™ bike computer and compatible smartphone as well as select Garmin wearables or the radar display unit

When used with your compatible smartphone, the Varia™ app provides graphics — plus tone and vibration alerts — that indicate approaching cars

When used with a compatible smartphone, Varia™ radar integrates with third-party apps such as Ride with GPS to overlay your maps with rearview radar alerts

Daylight visibility up to 1 mile alerts motorists to your presence as soon as possible

Compact vertical design mounts easily to most road-use bicycles

Peloton mode provides a low-intensity light flash that is perfect for cycling in groups

Battery life: up to 16 hours in day flash mode, up to 6 hours in solid mode

Included: RTL515, mounting hardware, USB cable, documentation

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Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515)
Mounting Kit
Cables

Warranty
Typically includes a 1-year warranty w/ purchase

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Cyc...B086TVFX1D
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You can certainly have your own preference, but I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, given it's only $50 more and there is a big advantage of having the taillight integrated. The 515 (for those that don't know) will flash based upon the approach of a vehicle. So, if you have a car coming from behind at 15 mph + faster than your speed, for ex, the RTL 515 will start a "frantic" high lumen flash that is better at getting the attention of approaching drivers.

The above said, I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, esp when you can get the 515 at $150.
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It picks the cars up pretty far in advance, you'll use much more of the road with this. When it alerts you, you slide over
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Same price at REI as well if you want the member dividend . Purchase this a few days ago and they were kind enough to price adjust
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accrajoe
04-19-2023 at 07:00 PM.
04-19-2023 at 07:00 PM.
If you get or have this light, check out MyBikeTraffic.com. The additional data field can tell you the number of cars that pass you, and how fast each car was traveling while passing. You can also generate a map of the locations along your route where the cars passed you. Some might not find this useful, but I have found it beneficial in planning and sharing routes with others.
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pablo.
04-19-2023 at 07:33 PM.
04-19-2023 at 07:33 PM.
Quote from Dpippin :
For those that use Strava when riding have you moved away from Strava to Garmin app or stay in Strava and use alerts?

Before I had a cycling computer I used Strava for my distance and speed. When I bought a Garmin Edge I linked that to my Strava account and use the Edge, the Edge pairs with a heart rate, speed, cadence, and power meter. The RTL is limited without some kind of cycling computer.
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04-20-2023 at 03:52 PM.
04-20-2023 at 03:52 PM.
Quote from VladC :
Hmm, looks like this marketing botfarm does not know what to answer to your obvious observation and simple question.
yup. im suspicious. lots of marketing hype me thinks.

how about just look over your shoulder and use your eyes, is that old fashion these days?
there's so much more information you get by looking behind you.
but i dont cycle around 45mph+ trucks and 2+ton vehicles anymore. too much risks
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04-20-2023 at 03:56 PM.
04-20-2023 at 03:56 PM.
Quote from slickernsnot :
I think it's worth the slight extra effort and so do YT reviewers -- I want to use this for ten+ years. Either would be good to gain extra peace of mind (and minor opportunistic theft deterrence).
"minor opportunistic theft deterrence"
they're going to snatch the light. or break it.
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04-20-2023 at 04:05 PM.
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Quote from hppav :
yup. im suspicious. lots of marketing hype me thinks.

how about just look over your shoulder and use your eyes, is that old fashion these days?
Of course it is, dangerous! You might even end up using your own head!
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04-21-2023 at 05:10 AM.
04-21-2023 at 05:10 AM.
Quote from jiggydancer :
Do you really want this HAL 9000 looking thing managing your safety?
Yes  
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04-21-2023 at 09:17 AM.
04-21-2023 at 09:17 AM.
i just received it. set it up with the app and installed onto the bike but need to go for a ride. the mount is a little better- more secure
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04-23-2023 at 07:23 PM.
04-23-2023 at 07:23 PM.
Quote from AquaHamster2704 :
Have any tried this in a busy city? Not sure how effective this would be living in NYC but open to feedback

If you're in NYC and biking in the bike lane...ever have those e mopeds haul ass by you on a bridge and almost eat the railing? It can save you from getting run over.
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I bought one at a local Public Lands store and tried it on a short ride. This thing is insane. I had bad experience with handle bar mirrors -- wasted $30 on a pair of mirrors that broke within a month, and even when they worked, they were cumbersome and not any more helpful than just turning my head. But this device paired with the Edge Explore I got from a previous deal can detect cars way before I could see them, and works well enough when there is a small turn. It helps me to be always prepared for upcoming traffic. Even when I ride in dedicate bike lanes, it helps when there is a change in the line (e.g. when the lane ends). I do need to figure out how it works well with my saddle bag because there is not enough room on the seat post.

(Thanks to slickdeals, I purchased an Edge Explore, a GoPro HERO9 and this device. I can see that the accessories will be worth more than the bike itself😂)
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I bought one at a local Public Lands store and tried it on a short ride. This thing is insane. I had bad experience with handle bar mirrors -- wasted $30 on a pair of mirrors that broke within a month, and even when they worked, they were cumbersome and not any more helpful than just turning my head. But this device paired with the Edge Explore I got from a previous deal can detect cars way before I could see them, and works well enough when there is a small turn. It helps me to be always prepared for upcoming traffic. Even when I ride in dedicate bike lanes, it helps when there is a change in the line (e.g. when the lane ends). I do need to figure out how it works well with my saddle bag because there is not enough room on the seat post.

(Thanks to slickdeals, I purchased an Edge Explore, a GoPro HERO9 and this device. I can see that the accessories will be worth more than the bike itself😂)
I think there were a few options proposed in this thread regarding mounting it along with a saddle bag. I shared a Youtube video of one of the solutions and is the one I used. Costs about $23 with two different pieces from Amazon.
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